While it’s still too early to be thinking about putting up decorations, the holiday season is just around the corner. If you live in Toronto and are in the market for unique gift ideas that benefit members of your community, why not pay a visit to Inspirations Studio? The beautiful handmade art sold by this social enterprise provide economic opportunities for the studio’s members, and also help support the important work done by Sistering.
Inspirations Studio is an art and artisan studio that provides studio space and marketplace opportunities to low-income, marginalized, under-housed and homeless women. Members of Inspirations Studio generate income through sales, exhibitions, and commissions of their art. They also receive business plan training, workshops, promotional and marketing support, and goal-setting interviews to further their professional development. To help support the growth of their micro-businesses, studio members participate in a variety of opportunities including pottery shows, arts and crafts markets, consignment projects, and the fulfilment of custom orders.
To find out more about Inspirations Studio, check out their website and follow their updates on Twitter via @InspiredPottery.
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